Category Simplify

A woman teaches a young girl to play the cello at home, focusing on positioning the bow.

7 Parenting Lessons from the…

Nov 10, 20254 min read

Parenting can sometimes feel like a never-ending quest for the latest advice…

Senior couple enjoying a game of Jenga indoors, sharing laughter and fun.

12 Family Traditions From the…

Nov 10, 20256 min read

12 Family Traditions From the ’80s and ’90s Worth Reviving The 1980s…

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13 Simple Family Rituals That…

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13 Simple Family Rituals That Create Lifelong Memories Building memories with your…

Children enjoying a fun day outdoors with water guns, smiling under the sun.

6 Things Kids Used to…

Nov 10, 20253 min read

6 Things Kids Used to Do Outside Before Screens Took Over Remember…

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4 Things in Your Pantry…

Nov 10, 20253 min read

Sometimes I open my pantry and realize it’s been a while since…

A futuristic kitchen robot assists with ingredients on a countertop.

6 Things in Your Kitchen…

Nov 10, 20254 min read

I’ve noticed how quickly kitchen spaces can become crowded without us realizing…

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7 Things in Your Closet…

Nov 10, 20254 min read

I’ve spent plenty of time staring into my closet, feeling overwhelmed by…

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5 Things in Your Bathroom…

Nov 10, 20253 min read

When I look around my bathroom, I realize how many items have…

A laundry room with a washer and dryer

6 Things in Your Laundry…

Nov 10, 20253 min read

I’ve noticed that laundry rooms often become catch-all spaces for things that…

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7 Things You Keep “Just…

Nov 7, 20254 min read

I’ve noticed how easy it is to hold onto things “just in…

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Madison Cates

Mom, Wife, Minimalist.

Join me in my journey to declutter my life and live a simply beautiful life.

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A Woman’s “Boomer Take” on Girl Scout Cookies Is Sparking Debate — and She Might Be Right
A joyful mother-daughter hug in a modern kitchen, holding tulips.
A diverse family shares a dinner of pasta and wine around a cozy indoor table setting.
A woman working remotely using a laptop and smartphone, focusing on social media content.
Woman holding papers standing on a balcony, contemplating.
Woman and child drawing together on a couch.
A family discusses real estate documents at home with a realtor, fostering communication and planning.
Children playing with toys in a bright room.
two man playing chess in shallow focus lens